Windows 7 on imac 2006

Does anyone know the best way to install Windows 7 Pro on late 2006 imac running Mac OS 10.6.8.?

Okay, I asked MS support about this. After reading their reply (which said go check out the Apple support), and then reading Apple's support threads, I attempted to update my first-generation, very first-Intel-based, early 2006 iMac. (20", 2.0 GHz CPU, 1.5 GB RAM)
I had been waiting so all the drivers could catch up and all the issues could be ironed out. I am happy to report that everything went just perfect.
I backed up EVERYTHING. I used Windows Easy Transfer to get all my files and settings moved to the Win 7 platform.
In anticipation of problems, I downloaded all the drivers I could find (sound, display, wireless and ethernet drivers). I also downloaded all the versions of Boot Camp, except version 4.0. I did not need all the various drivers, as Win 7 seemed to recognize everything with the first Boot Camp install (3.0, from my Snow Leopard disk). And then all the Boot Camp updates installed just fine.
The only hiccups I had were getting my Magic Mouse to work. I had to revert back to the 2009-ish driver for the BlueTooth (that did it!). Win 7 was trying to give me a "Generic Bluetooth Driver" so I had to go manually find the Apple Driver. And then I had trouble getting a cranky HP Officejet to work (8500). I've been having that problem with this d**n printer for months and months.
I love Windows 7 (though I did not dislike Vista). Highest marks to both Microsoft and Apple. It is not hyperbole when I say that this iMac is the best Windows machine I've ever had!
Best of both worlds!!!

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Windows 7 iMac 2006 32bit

Hi all,
Can I (via Boot Camp), install Windows 7 Home Premium on an iMac 20 inch? (early 2006)
Thereafter I also want to install MS Office 2010 Home and Student edition. Wind XP SP3 cannot install MS Office 2010
iMac details:
Hardware Overview:
Model Name:          iMac
Model Identifier:          iMac4,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed:          2 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          2 MB
Memory:          2 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          IM41.0055.B08
SMC Version (system):          1.1f5
System Version:          Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K540)
Kernel Version:          Darwin 10.8.0
Boot Volume:          Mac
Boot Mode:          Normal
Boot Camp version 3.0.4 (325)
According to Apple support in South Africa, I can install Win 7, however, according to the following I can't.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986
Here's what it says:
Do all Intel-based Macs support Windows 7?
All Intel-based Macintosh computers support Windows 7 using Boot Camp 3.1 except these:
iMac (17-inch, Early 2006)
iMac (17-inch, Late 2006)
iMac (20-inch, Early 2006)
iMac (20-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2006)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2006)
Mac Pro (Mid 2006, Intel Xeon Dual-core 2.66GHz or 3GHz)
Thanks

Hello, fantasticphilman. It sounds like this is what happened to me. I am making the assumption that when you "updated [your] Apple stuff on Windows" that means you installed the latest Bootcamp update. My problem started when I updated to Bootcamp 3.3 in WIndows. It turns out that it was a Bluetooth problem, and not a Magic Mouse problem
Here's what I did to fix it:
-Right click on "My Computer"
-Click on "Properties" (at bottom of drop-down menu)
-On left sidebar click on "Device Manager"
-Device Manager window will open.
     (If you don't know much about drivers and stuff like that, this is where they are managed in Windows)
-Click on little right-pointing arrow beside "Bluetooth Radios"
-This should drop-down two Bluetooth Radios: 1) "Generic Bluetooth Adapter, and 2) Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator
-Right click on "Generic Bluetooth Adapter"
-Click on "Properties" (at bottom of drop-down menu); this will open the adapter's Properties window
-Click on Driver tab
-Click on "Update Driver" button; the Update Driver Software window will open
-Click on the "Browse my computer for driver software" thingy with green arrow beside it (is this a button, a space, a control? I just don't know)
-Click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" thingy with green arrow beside it
-This will open a window that says "Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware"
-Uncheck the box ("Show compatible hardware"); this will bring up a big long list of various Bluetooth radio manufacturers)
-Scroll to Apple Inc. (In my case, I had to scroll up)
-Click on Apple Inc.; this will show the Apple Bluetooth adapters
Now, I'm typing this up while in Mac OS on my 2006 iMac (still running like a charm). I'm going through these steps on my laptop (Macbook Pro, running Windows....) so I can type them up here.
Under the "Model" box on the right, the Macbook Pro laptop only shows one (1) "Apple Broadcom Built-in Bluetooth" driver.
When I did this on my iMac, it showed two (2) Apple drivers. They both had dates on them. One of them showed a driver from 2009, and the other showed a driver from 2011.
At first I clicked on the driver from 2011, but continued to have problems. Then I went through this whole process again, clicked on the driver from 2009, and voila!
It just worked!
(Now, please don't quote me on those dates; I'm typing this last part from memory. Once I get back in to Windows on my iMac, I'll confirm.)
It has worked great ever since. I'd love to hear if this works for you.

Problem with dual screen (24" imac 2006 ver)

hi
i've got a 24" intel imac (2006 ver) and i've connected it using apple's mini-dvi => vga adapter to my 2nd 22" lcd monitor, a samsung 2232GW, which is set to 1680 x 1050.
however, the samsung lcd displays (when i'm using as dual screen) is quite blur and double imaged. quality is readable but very irritating. i'm also using the same monitor for my ps3 (uses the DVI side) and have no problem with any visual aspect. I've tried playing around with the settings like resolution and calibration and tuning but didn't help at all.
anyone might have any ideas and enlighten me on this issue?
thanks
Message was edited by: Treon

Did you get any resolution to your question? I have the Samsung monitor almost like yours, and I posted two seconds ago. I think I have a similar problem. I had been using my Samsung with my PC, and just switched to Mac. I loved my Samsung, but now ,for the first time using as a second. Hooked up to mini dvi to dvi, and reported a glow, or tinge coming around any window that I may place on the Samsung.Also, when Ilook at the background around the window I can see that the resolution is not perfect and is breaking up a little. Did you try VGA? and did it help? Curious to know

IMac 2006 Frequently Shutting Down

Hey! For a while now, my iMac 2006 has been very frequently shutting itself down and then it can sometimes take up to and over and hour for it to turn back on. this started over a year ago and then it went away this past summer but recently it has been doing it a lot. The computer is only running for a short amount of time and it happens when I am using any program (I have tried several). I read somewhere that vacuuming the computer's vents to remove dust helps and I usually do this whenever the computer shuts off but I was wondering if anybody knows what I could do to permanently fix this issue. Here are some of the specs of the computer I am using:
Processor 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 2 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics ATI Radeon X1600 128 MB
I've also been running OS X 10.7.5 and I am not sure if my computer can handle the new OS X Yosemite
(Not sure if these will help)
Thanks!

Your machine is exhibiting symptoms of a failing HD. Run Apple's Hardware Test in extended mode at least 2-3 times back to back. If errors appear on any pass take it in for repair at an AASP, an Apple Store will not work on it due to it's age. The reason to run the test 2-3 times back to back is AHT does not always pick up errors on the first or even second pass, however when it does find errors the report is correct.
By the way, your machine will NOT run Yosemite or Mavericks, it's simply too old. The minimum system requirements are:
Yosemite will run on the following Macs:
iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later), (15-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later), (17-inch, Late 2007 or later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
Mac Mini (Early 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Xserve (Early 2009)

Can't print to a shared printer on 10.6.8 iMac from Windows 7 iMac

I am creating another discussion as I made some changes and hoping PAHU-san will be able to solve this problem. I am using a Mac OSX 10.6.8 iMac and Windows7 iMac. I installed the driver Canon LBP6750 UFRII on each machine and both can print. However, printing from Windows 7 iMac to a shared printer on the Mac OSX 10.6.8 does not print anything and has no errors.
Here are some logs. If you need additional information, please let me know.
JOB INFO
Completed smbprn.00000004 Microsoft Word - Document 1 3:43PM Today 3:43PM Name
CUPS > access_log
localhost - - [01/Feb/2012:15:43:33 +0900] "POST /printers/FLOOD_6750_UFR HTTP/1.1" 401 2003 Print-Job successful-ok
localhost - lino [01/Feb/2012:15:43:33 +0900] "POST /printers/FLOOD_6750_UFR HTTP/1.1" 200 2003 Print-Job successful-ok
CONSOLE MESSAGES
2/1/12 3:47:45 PM com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[
200] (jp.co.canon.UFR2.BackGrounder[664]) posix_spawn("/Library/Printers/Canon/UFR2/Utilities/UFR II BackGrounder.app/Contents/MacOS/UFR II BackGrounder", ...): No such file or directory

PAHU, Thank you for looking into this. I have been working on this for a long time, and hoping that purchasing these two Canon printers are not a mistake. My iMac 10.6.8 is not directly connected to a printer by USB, but through protocol IPP (I have also tested with HP Jetdirect). I am doing this because I would like the iMac 10.6.8 to be a print server and have client machines (iMac 10.6.8 clients and iMac Windows 7) print through the print server. I have tried the following on the iMac 10.6.8 and have the following errors
1. Generic PostScript - prints out strange characters and prints forever
2. Generic PCL Laser -
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Connecting to 192.168.10.151:631
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Connecting to printer...
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Set job-printer-state-message to "Connecting to printer...", current level=INFO
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] STATE: -connecting-to-device
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Connected to printer...
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Set job-printer-state-message to "Connected to printer...", current level=INFO
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Connected to 192.168.10.151:631 (IPv4)...
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] prtMarkerSuppliesLevel.1.1 = 19
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] ATTR: marker-levels=19
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] new_supply_state=0, change_state=0
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] new_state=0, change_state=0
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Getting supported attributes...
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Set job-printer-state-message to "Destination printer does not exist!", current level=ERROR
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Backend returned status 4 (stop printer)
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] Printer stopped due to backend errors; please consult the error_log file for details.
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] End of messages
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] printer-state=5(stopped)
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] printer-state-message="Destination printer does not exist!"
D [02/Feb/2012:10:45:17 +0900] [Job 1] printer-state-reasons=paused
3. PS v3.40 driver does not work
4. Canon Mac PPD does not work either
Do you know of other work arounds?

Imac 2006 external dvd, imac 2006 external dvd

HI
My internal CD drive has just died and I would like to get an external CD drive to my IMac (2006) does anyone know which brand will be compatible?
Thanks
Bec

Just about any USB device will work. Here's an example:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=317077 5&CatId=483
Suggest you get one at a place like Best Buy, where you could return it if it does not work.

Imac 2006 - replace Install disk

Hi all,
I was trying to re-install Tiger in my (really OLD ) iMac 2006 24. However, seems like it the install disk is corrupted
since the installation cannot continue after a point. To verify that the disk was the problem I did the disk verification
step but it fails.
This model is so old that I don't know what to do to replace the disk. However, I still want to use the computer since
it's still OK for my parents since the only thing they need is just to check e-mail, skype and watching DVDs.
Any ideas?
thank you

Make sure the disk is REALLY clean. No smudges or scratches. If that doesn't help you should be able to order a replacement set from Apple.

Cannot Install 10.6.7 On Imac 2006 Build 9L31a

I am trying to install Snow leapard 10.6.7 on my Imac 2006 Build 9L31a & when I get to the install part it just pops up cannot be installed on this mac. I check the log and this is what comes up.
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: @(#)PROGRAM:Install PROJECT:Install-388
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: @(#)PROGRAM:Install Mac OS X PROJECT:InstallAssistant-49
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Hardware: iMac6,1 @ 2.16 GHz (x 2), 1024 MB RAM
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Running OS Build: Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L31a)
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: PATH=/usr/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: TMPDIR=/var/folders/YL/YLp6MSdMFuOWxA5xi7toxE+++TI/-Tmp-/
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: SHELL=/bin/bash
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: HOME=/Users/DEX
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: USER=DEX
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: LOGNAME=DEX
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: DISPLAY=/tmp/launch-MvLa1I/:0
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: SSH_AUTH_SOCK=/tmp/launch-ZP3VwK/Listeners
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Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: __CF_USER_TEXT_ENCODING=0x1F5:0:0
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: SECURITYSESSIONID=89d0e0
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: COMMAND_MODE=unix2003
Dec 2 20:56:32 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Env: Install_Mac_OS_XVersionString=@(#)PROGRAM:Install Mac OS X PROJECT:InstallAssistant-49
Dec 2 20:56:33 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Using install media product at /Volumes/Mac OS X Install DVD/System/Installation/Packages
Dec 2 20:56:33 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Will bless Mac OS X Install DVD (disk3s3)
Dec 2 20:56:34 Macintosh Install Mac OS X[317]: Failed installation-check {\n NSLocalizedDescription = "";\n NSLocalizedFailureReason = " ";\n}
Annyone have any idea. Because lady on the phone from the apple store said it can be installed but i dont know whats going on.
Thanks.

I would like to clarify what you're exactly doing. Are you inserting and booting from a Snow Leopard Installation disc and you are unable to continue? The reason is ask is that I'm not sure if the Snow Leopard Installation disk contains ver. 10.6.7. At the risk of sounding silly, or are you trying to directly install the 10.6.7 Upgrade file from the Apple support site to your computer, which is currently running 10.5.8, which is what the LOG Report you provided seems to indicate. If so, you cannot do this. You would need to first purchase and install from the Snow Leopard Installation Disk. THEN run the 10.6.7 Upgrade.
Let us know.
Hope this helps

Haw to active cs6 and lightroom 5 from PC windows to iMac please?

haw to active cs6 and lightroom 5 from PC windows to iMac please?

Licenses in all versions prior to CC are strictly platform specific, either Mac or Windows.
A windows serial number does not work on a Mac and vice-versa., neither do the binaries themselves, of course.`
Not sure if you can still request a platform swap (also knows as a crossgrade), which requires destroying the Windows software and license.
Unfortunately, only Adobe customer service can assist you with your issue. These are user forums; you are not addressing Adobe here.
Click on the link below, and after that click on "Still need Help? Contact us."
Then on the next page, click Chat.
There is also a phone option. 1 (800) 833-6687
http://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html?step=PHXS_downloading-installing-setting-up_licensing- activation

Non riesco a stampare, nella partizione Windows dell'IMAC, con la stampante collegata via USB alla Time Capsule. Ho installato Bonjour, vedo la stampante ma non riesco a stampare. Soluzioni?

Non riesco a stampare, nella partizione Windows dell'IMAC, con la stampante collegata via USB alla Time Capsule. Ho installato Bonjour, vedo la stampante ma non riesco a stampare. Soluzioni?

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Maximum RAM for iMac 2006 5.2 17" C2D

Having followed the discussions on maximum RAM for this model it appears that 2GB is the maximum possible. I discovered this after purchasing a matching pair of 2GB sticks of RAM :-(
However, as the iMac would not start with the 2 x 2Gb sticks I tried various combinations 1 x 2Gb & 1 x 1Gb, swapping these between the two slots etc etc until the final combination of 1x 2GB and 1 x 256Mb works. I am tempted to purchase a stick of 512mb to see what happens next but I am intrigued as to why the higher combinations do not work, any thoughts on this are welcome.
All the memory is DDR2 667MHz but the combination that works has the 2gb at 2rx8 and the 256Mb at 1rx16.
Spec of machine is : iMac 2006 5.2 17", C2D 1.83ghz, 24x Combodrive, 10.6.8

I would use 2 x 1GB, as the Intel architecture runs just a little faster with matched memory (around 3%-5%).
While 2GB + 256MB boots, have you looked to see what the system is showing as available memory?

Installing Windows on iMac?

Installing Windows on iMac?
I finally decided to install Win XP oniMac. Reading Boot Camp Instructions all went well until afterputting windows disk in drive I have no mouse or keyboard functions.I'm using keyboard & mouse that came with my imac, both are plugin USB connections (keyboard plugs in USB port at rear of iMac &Mouse into keyboard USB slot) I did read in Boot Camp that a USBkeyboard and mouse, or a built-in keyboard and trackpad is required,so I reasoned since keyboard & supplied mouse are USB powered they would be alright, not so.Windows is prompting to push ENTER or F3 to continue, but I have no function or mouse pointer to do this.Plus I can't eject Windows disk or nothing else but hold button downon rear to shut down iMac, then if I restart iMac we go back toWindows trying to install again. How do I get outta this mess? Even if I get another USB keyboard will it function, or am I missingsomething here? Thanks for any help here.

You will have a much better chance of getting an answer if you post over in the BootCamp forum.
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IMac (2006) als Monitor für Macbook Pro (2011)

Hallo zusammen. Ich suche einen passenden Adapter, um meinen iMac (2006) als Monitor für mein Macbook Pro (2011) benutzen zu können. Es sieht so aus, dass ich einen Adapter Mini DVI auf Thunderbolt benötige; leider finde ich keine passenden Angebote. Gibt es so etwas überhaupt?
Womöglich muss ich zwei Adapter hintereinander anschließen…
Weiß jemand Rat?
Grüße
D.S.

Leider hat ein 2006 iMac keinerlei Video-Input Fähigkeit.
Dieses Feature, welches Apple Target Display Mode nennt, steht erst mit den 2009 und 2010 27" iMacs bzw. den 2011 ThunderBolt iMacs zur Verfügung.
Vielleicht kann ScreenRecycler http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html Dir weiter helfen.
Erwarte aber keine Geschwindigkeits-Wunder damit
Stefan

How to transfer files from windows to iMac

I just bought an imac today and wondering if its possible to transfer all my files from windows to imac?
Thanks

Yes. You'll be given the option to migrate your data from it while setting up the iMac.
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White iMac (2006) and Mountain Lion

I have a white iMac (2006) running 10.6.8 and I have software I want to use on it that requires 10.7. I called Apple and the support guy said as long as I have 3-gig of RAM I can go ahead and install Mountain Lion. When I go to the App Store, it says that my machine cannot support Mountain Lion so it won't let me download it.
This is really frustrating. Any suggestions?

Kalen H. wrote:
I have a white iMac (2006) running 10.6.8...
To Upgrade to Mountain Lion... Your Mac must be one of the following models:
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
Tech Specs > Mountain Lion > http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/

Would like to install windows on iMac 1 TB?

would like to install windows on iMac 1 TB?

(Borrowed from Kappy)
Windows on Intel Macs
There are presently several alternatives for running Windows on Intel Macs.
Install the Apple Boot Camp software. Purchase Windows XP w/Service Pak2, Vista, or Windows 7. Follow instructions in the Boot Camp documentation on installation of Boot Camp, creating Driver CD, and installing Windows. Boot Camp enables you to boot the computer into OS X or Windows.
Parallels Desktop for Mac and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. Parallels is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
VM Fusionand Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. VM Fusion is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
CrossOver which enables running many Windows applications without having to install Windows. The Windows applications can run concurrently with OS X.
VirtualBox is a new Open Source freeware virtual machine such as VM Fusion and Parallels that was developed by Solaris. It is not as fully developed for the Mac as Parallels and VM Fusion.
Note that Parallels and VM Fusion can also run other operating systems such as Linux, Unix, OS/2, Solaris, etc. There are performance differences between dual-boot systems and virtualization. The latter tend to be a little slower (not much) and do not provide the video performance of the dual-boot system. See MacTech.com's Virtualization Benchmarking for comparisons of Boot Camp, Parallels, and VM Fusion. Boot Camp is only available with Leopard or Snow Leopard. Except for Crossover and a couple of similar alternatives like DarWine you must have a valid installer disc for Windows.
You must also have an internal optical drive for installing Windows. Windows cannot be installed from an external optical drive.

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